// Glossary
Cognitive Load
6 topics
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Do beautiful design and usable design contradict each other?
The resources the brain consumes to process information. Beautiful design can sometimes reduce this load through visual organization.
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Why Is It So Difficult to Be Simple?
The amount of mental effort required to process information. High cognitive load leads to stress and abandonment, making it a key metric for simple design.
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How High Is the Wall of Specialized Terminology?
The burden placed on the brain when processing information. Heavy use of specialized terminology increases cognitive load and hinders understanding.
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The Difference Between Consuming Media Content and Experiencing It
The amount of mental effort required to process media. Consumption typically involves low load, while experience involves high load.
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About How the Experience Changes Between Mobile and PC
The amount of mental effort required to process information. Tends to increase on mobile due to smaller screens.
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What is design that encourages users to move comfortably?
The mental burden required for users to process information. The lower it is, the more 'comfortably one can move.'